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Legality

noun

Legality means whether something is allowed by law.

8 letters 4 syllables

What does Legality mean?

Legality means whether something is allowed by law.

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Dictionary definition

The quality of being allowed by law or official rules.

Example sentences

Legality in a sentence

easy

The class discussed the legality of a rule.

medium

A permit can show the legality of an activity.

hard

The article explained that legality and fairness are related but not always the same.

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What does legality mean?

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Legality

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lee · gal · uh · tee · strongest beat: gal

Synonyms

Words like Legality

lawfulnessLawfulness means being allowed by law.
validityValidity means being officially acceptable or correct.
Antonyms

Opposite words

illegalityIllegality means being against the law.
unlawfulnessUnlawfulness means not allowed by law.
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Word family

Legality word family

Base word

legality

noun

legality

Base form.

adjective

legal

Allowed by law or official rules.

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